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JavaScript makes HTML pages more dynamic and interactive.

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The HTML <script> Tag

The HTML <script> tag is used to define a client-side script (JavaScript).

The <script> element either contains script statements, or it points to an external

script file through the src attribute.

Common uses for JavaScript are image manipulation, form validation, and dynamic
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To select an HTML element, JavaScript most often uses the document.getElementById()

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JavaScript can change content:

document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "Hello JavaScript!";

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document.getElementById("image").src = "picture.gif";

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The HTML <noscript> Tag

The HTML <noscript> tag defines an alternate content to be displayed to users that
have disabled scripts in their browser or have a browser that doesn't support scripts:

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document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "Hello JavaScript!";
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<noscript>Sorry, your browser does not support JavaScript!</noscript>

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HTML Script Tags

Tag Description

<script> Defines a client-side script

<noscript> Defines an alternate content for users that do not support client-side
scripts

For a complete list of all available HTML tags, visit our HTML Tag Reference.

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